There’s few words from me this week as for a change I’ll simply present you with the others’ own words for what they’ve been up to. Â I’ve been a bit out of sorts this week and it really showed in my regular Gran Turismo 5 meet where I failed to set any fastest laps or record any race wins. Â Party time for everyone else playing though.
I’ve also been battling super mutants, trogs, communist Chinese invaders and ‘rim-lag having returned to Fallout 3 to progress my playthrough which already sits somewhere north of 200 hours. Unnecessarily prolonging the main story I diverted through some of the DLC. Â Operation Anchorage made a nice change to the standard brown colouring of Fallout 3’s terrain while The Pitt was frustrating both for it’s hideous and almost unplayable ‘rim-lag and the search in the Steelyard for the last three ingots which turned out not to be in the Steelyard afterall.
It turns out if you want to get under Kris‘ skin simply take the mickey out of his favourite sea birds then point out that there’s no such thing as a seagull anyway:
Despite Greg’s rather cheeky comments about Brighton, I’ve brought them up into the Premier League in FIFA 12. We managed to scrape a 1-1 draw on the last day of the season, winning us the Championship title on goal difference.
Playing in the Premier League is much trickier than the Championship was, and with my League Cup win from last season I have the European League (FIFA 12’s version of the Europa League) to contend with as well.
Now we just have to see if the real Brighton and Hove Albion can achieve the same dizzying heights.
I’ve also made an insane agreement with my house mate Davs (who you may well know as djhsecondnature) for both of us to play though the Mass Effect trilogy, one game per month. Hopefully I’ll have had a crack at the first game by this time next week, playing like that might actually force me to get through them.
Peter meanwhile just can’t stop with the finger-painting while also working on Oscar Mike Media’s next venture:
Triple Town, Angry Birds Space and Draw Something on the iPad. My >99 streak with my wife continues but I hear that OMGPop are raising the display limit to 999 so hopefully it will remember how many turns we’ve taken when that update arrives!
I’m still grabbing the odd hour of Mass Effect 3 when I can find the time, still only feels like I’ve hit the second act rather than approaching an endgame so I’ve got to find time to keep plugging away at that over the next week!
Most of my time has been spent finishing up bits for the new iPad magazine, Nextaxis, and then fiddling with certificates and mobileprovisions and all sorts of weird developer type stuff that I don’t understand in an effort to get an app submitted to Apple for the AppStore. I’m awaiting their judgement now!
Always up for a bit more level grinding in the MMO du jour Jim has found another one to play to distract himself from ME3’s troubling end:
It’s been a busy week already, both in terms of gaming and otherwise.
At the top of my list is a bit of a surprise entry titled Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes. In a nutshell it strips the PvP arena combat from an MMO, condenses it, and makes it appealing to the more casual gamer. It can be as tough as hell, but I’m really enjoying it and can’t wait to see what BioWare Mythic have planned once WoH launches.
Speaking of BioWare, I’ve pretty much abandoned Mass Effect 3. I’m in the camp of people who were bitterly disappointed with the game’s ending; I’m at a point where I no longer care about how BioWare tries to stitch up the wound, I’ve just been struck down by Mass Effect apathy. The multiplayer hasn’t really helped either; I really dig the gameplay but you can only play a Horde mode variant so many times before it grows stale.
Not to mention the endless connection problems. 4 out of the 5 games I had over the week disconnected me during the final stages, one even doing so as I was just about to climb into the extraction shuttle. It wouldn’t be so horrific if the game rewarded you for your exploits pre-disconnection.
Finally I’ve been lapping some of you noobs out there on MotorStorm RC (not actually). Having achieved gold on all challenges I can’t see any way of shaving off my times to grab the coveted platinum trophy. Really dig the game though.
This week’s award for playing the least-fun ‘game’ goes to Dan:
I’ve been playing “find a job”. It’s an incredibly stressful game about a guy forced to seek work 300 miles away from his family. It’s not overly enjoyable, feels drawn out in places and the graphics are rubbish. 8/10.
Last but not least here’s Aran‘s take on his week’s gaming. Â Is it just me or does RE:ORC sound like the kind of thing Saruman might get up to?
This week has seen more Bioshock 2 and Football Manager, as well as a failed attempt at Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. Honestly, I really think RE:ORC multiplayer option may be the worst I’ve experienced in a while. Fails to find matches even through quick match and if I want to leave it’s take a while to return to the main menu. I played a bit of the campaign but it failed to hook me.
Football Manager, I’m still in the first season with Arsenal while my brother applies for managerial job after getting the sack from Chelsea. However, I’m close to getting sacked as well because it will now be impossible for me to finish above 7th. Don’t worry, Arsenal fans. We’re still in the Europa League after I won the League Cup. Yeah, I managed to win silverware with Arsenal. What’s your excuse, Wenger?!
And finally, Bioshock 2. I’m kicking myself for not getting it soon after it released and denying myself such a great game for a long time I just spent about an hour exploring a relatively tiny area, backtracking and I didn’t mind because each time a new detail would catch my eye. Also no other game has really made me hesitate before engaging an enemy. The Big Daddies are some of the most tragic characters in gaming and I always feel a bit guilty when engaging them in a fight.
The normal service of taking everyone’s quotes out of context should be resumed next week. Â For now though, why not tell us what you’ve been playing?
Tuffcub
Dan seems to be enjoying “Find A Job” a lot more this very moment.
Taylor Made
“find a job” sounds like a game invented by my mom
I been playing mass effect 3 & finally finished it……………see that like ME3 ending thats how my sentence ends….
I was playing Trine 2 & i have to say the first time I played it the game felt dull & boring but with my gf the game is so much fun, she upgraded that girl with the arrows and I always use the wizard good combination.
Also some metal gear peace walker, I just dont like it :(
Rocket_345
Mainly FIFA Street but ive been also playing some Sly 2. Next week should be more though as i plan to hammer my backlog whilst juggling the usual.
blackredyellow
‘Hammer your backlog’… sounds… intriguing?
R1MJAW
I’ve been revisiting LBP2 (which I have finally platinumed), borrowed V8 Next challenge, which I also platinumed (cheers again freeze for help with the online trophies), and of course Dirt 3, Driver SF and SSX for the meets. My copy of Ridge Racer Unbounded arrived yesterday so I’ve played the first dozen or so events in that.
On the Vita, mostly Touch My Katamari, Ridge Racer and a brief blast of Wipeout 2048.
freezebug2
Pleasure helping out mate; it’s surprising to me though that the game or it’s predecessor never really took off as it’s the closest we’ve had recently to Touring cars….well, WTCC anyway! ;)
Mickey2010
My gaming has been varied quite alot this week done a mission or two on Mass Effect 3 Had a few games of Fifa Street but i have been mainly playing games i from the PSStore which isn’t like me Splinter Cell HD,Crysis,Crazy Taxi,Cuboid,Trine 2 and Gonna Start on the Sly Collection soon!
Dan Lee
Just unlocked the plat trophy in “Find a Job” – job offer get!! :op
The Lone Steven
You lucky sod! I’ve only managed to get the FML trophy and the i need a cup of tea trophy.(Get rejected for every job that you applied for.) Think i may have ran into a glitch as i can’t find the golden CV that is required to proccedd to the next level.
blackredyellow
Haha, made me laugh. Very true!
Crazy_Del
I need that trophy badly from 4th May =(
Sympozium
I played a game Called Caldun: This is a RPG! its brilliant GO! GO! GO! BUY…..
and… Played YS 7 finally made progress since I didn’t know where to go..
*Waits for Armoured Core V impatiently.
The Lone Steven
I, too have been playing Find A job for the past year. I’m stuck on level 900 as i can’t defeat the boss. The bar steward always kills me in one hit! And i agree the graphics are a bit crap as it seems someone smeared vasline all over everything whilst using playdough to contruct the enviroment.
Anyway, for once i had cash that i could spare so i bought LA Noire from my local Gamestation for the price of a KFC meal. (£10). I’m enjoying it so far although, i’ve rushed the arson case so i’m going to go back to the other cases and aim to get 5 stars on each. Also, i’m rubbish at detecting a lie.
Also, I returned to Cyrodill as an Imperial. I would post the backstory i made up for him, but i cba to. I have implented a ban on magic being used by me as it makes the game more interesting.
Youles
Loads of Wipeout 2048, it’s awesome. Platinumed Trine 2 and Terminator Salvation which did wonders for my trophy count (which wasn’t why I played them) – the cost of both games was £4.98!!
Also played some Saw, Killzone 3 and Dead Space Extraction!
Origami Killer
Was looking for your comment! You favourite feature without a doubt lol.
As for myself. Been playing more of Rayman Origins, on the final level after all teeth have been unlocked. Also have had a few sessions on Trine 2 and gradually working my way to the plat and through the game. Hopefully will finally play MGS 4 (thanks to youles) and will replay Enslaved :)
Youles
Lol, it certainly is!!
Do you think you’ll Plat Rayman? I might get it at some point! Hope you enjoy MGS4…forgot about Enslaved, but looking forward to starting it! Very different to anything else I’ve got on the go at the moment!
Origami Killer
My lack of skill on the game tells me know but I will be persistent at it as its the only game which I can play on the Vita every now and then (not including UC). Looking forward to MGS :)
TSBonyman
Hardly had time for any gaming at all this week although i had a few goes on that TomBlitz vita mini-game thing but this wknd i’m hoping to have time to complete ME3.